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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.97, 2,229.31 and 1,122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.97, 2,229.31 and 1,122.63 is: 1,680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.97 : 2,229.31 = 1,122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.97/2,229.31 = 1,122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.97x = 2,229.31 × 1,122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.97x = 2,502,690.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,690.29/1,488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.82

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